State of Nevada Division of Human Resource Management Hiring for Deputy Commissioner at Las Vegas, NV Full Time

Announcement Number: 1495253528

STATE OF NEVADA

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY

NEVADA TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY

Las Vegas: 3300 West Sahara Avenue, Suite 200, Las Vegas, Nevada 89102 (702) 486-3303

• Fax (702) 486-2590

Reno: 1755 East Plumb Lane, Suite 229, Reno, Nevada 89502 (775) 687-9790

• Fax (775) 688-2802

Website: www.nta.nv.gov

TERRY REYNOLDS

Director B&I

VAUGHN HARTUNG

Chairman

DAWN GIBBONS

Commissioner

R. DAVID GROOVER

Commissioner

JOE LOMBARDO

Governor

Unclassified Position Announcement

Posted August 8, 2023

DEPUTY COMMISSIONER

The Nevada Transportation Authority is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Deputy

Commissioner.

Recruitment

This is an open competitive recruitment for a full-time, unclassified position available to all

qualified individuals.

Agency RESPONSIBILITIES

The Nevada Transportation Authority (NTA) administers and enforces state laws pertaining to

passenger transportation, household goods movers, storage of household goods, and tow cars.

The NTA has been charged with the responsibility of providing fair and impartial regulation, to

promote safe, adequate, economical, and efficient service, and to foster sound economic

conditions in motor transportation. The NTA encourages the establishment and maintenance of

reasonable charges for intrastate transportation by fully regulated carriers and non-consent

towing services. The NTA also has responsibility for the taxicab industry throughout the state

except in Clark County. Statutory Authority: NRS 706.

Approximate Annual Salary

Up to $121,803. Salary range reflects retirement (PERS) contributions by both the employee and

employer. An employer paid contribution plan is also available with a reduced gross salary.

• Salary listed does not reflect an 11% increase which will go into effect July 1, 2024.

Benefits

The State benefits package includes a retirement system, paid health, vision, dental, life and

disability insurance, 12 paid holidays, and paid sick and annual leave. Other employee paid

Benefits Such As Deferred Compensation Plans Are Available.

Position Location:

The position will be based in Las Vegas, however, up to 25% statewide travel is required. A valid

driver’s license or evidence of equivalent mobility is required at the time of appointment and as a

Condition Of Continued Employment. The POSITION

The Deputy Commissioner serves as the Chief Financial Officer of the NTA and is responsible

for directing the daily operations of the NTA, including without limitation:

• Budget preparation, Administration, Agency Human Resource Management, Purchasing

and Acquisitions made by the NTA, and Contracts and Leases entered into by the NTA.

• Development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure efficient

operations.

• Oversight of the review process for applications for certificates, permits and

modifications of tariffs.

• Maintenance of a hearing calendar of all matters pending before the NTA.
• Ensuring compliance with and enforcement of state statutes and regulations pertaining to

motor carriers which are regulated by the NTA.

• Authentication of documents and serving as custodian of all agency records (including

Public Information Requests).

Minimum Qualifications

The Deputy Commissioner is appointed by the Authority of the Nevada Transportation Authority

and performs duties as outlined in Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) 706. To be eligible for

Appointment As The Deputy Commissioner, a Candidate

• Must be knowledgeable and experienced in public administration and fiscal

management.

• Must be knowledgeable in the areas of motor carrier regulation by the Authority.
• Must be independent of and have no pecuniary interest in any entity regulated by the

Authority.

• Additional Qualifications:
• Experience in administration, government accounting and personnel management

in a regulatory setting desired.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access or other database software

programs desired.

• Must be experienced in managing and prioritizing large numbers of activities in a

multi-tasked organization.

• Persons offered employment in this position must submit to a pre-employment

fingerprint criminal history background investigation and pre-employment

screening for controlled substances.

Letters of Interest and Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled:

All letters of interest and resumes will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. Hiring may

occur at any time during the recruitment process.

TO APPLY, Submit Letters of Interest / Resumes / Direct Inquiries to:

Sandra Nunnelee at [email protected]

In the subject line, please reference: NTA Deputy Commissioner

The State of Nevada is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its

employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age,

disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic

information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

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Closing Date/Time: Until recruitment needs are satisfied